Vacuum Pressing - Outside Technique

In this video, Darryl demonstrates the "outside technique". With this method, only the laminations are placed inside the bag. The form stays outside. This technique is commonly used when the form is too large to go inside the bag without difficulty. Instead, the craftsman brings the laminations to the shape of the form. The VacuPress clamps all the laminations to each other, eliminating all but a few clamps.

[@paulschraith2578]

Thank you for showing the “outside” technique! That explains how large curves can be obtained! Also, the tip on the”light vacuum “ to get everything dialed in will aid in a good result the first time. Thank you for the continuing education!

[@VacuumPressingSystemsInc]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@colinturner6628]

Thank you for putting these videos out, they are a wealth of information. Great Video.

[@VacuumPressingSystemsInc]

You're welcome! We are happy to hear that they are appreciated.

[@measuretwicewoodworks]

Do you ever offer discounts to your products? I’m in Canada and find your system fascinating.

[@VacuumPressingSystemsInc]

Thank you for the question. We do not run sales or offer discounts.

[@measuretwicewoodworks]

@@VacuumPressingSystemsInc Thanks and no problem. Do you have any distributors in Canada?

[@VacuumPressingSystemsInc]

@@measuretwicewoodworks We can ship directly to Canada and our Canadian distributor is Veneer Systems, Inc

[@oflores7457]

Grreat video

[@blacktenonfurniture]

happy to see new videos coming out!

[@gavin2804]

Just purchased your system in order to perform this technique on a project. I went with a larger wide bag in order to accommodate other projects and am wondering if It will still work for this or will I run into issues. thanks!

[@VacuumPressingSystemsInc]

The extra width can sometimes be cumbersome to get your clamps around, but you can absolutely use this technique with a larger bag. We would recommend doing a dry run, so you can a feel for it.

[@victoryak86]

I’ve read the most common vacuum is around 21” mercury but my pump (and I assume most) can go higher. Would you recommend setting it to a higher number for most projects? Thank you for another really exceptional teaching session. Best.

[@VacuumPressingSystemsInc]

A vacuum pump designed for pressing and laminating generally pulls around 25-27inHg at sea level. 21inHg is plenty of pressure for most work. We set our vacuum pumps to maintain a range of about 20-26inHg.

[@victoryak86]

@@VacuumPressingSystemsInc thanks so much 👍

[@johnmckeel8762]

I like this guy!